Gibea

ShevaEnglish

A woman or town of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.49.

Gibea is mentioned briefly in1 Chronicles 2:49as daughters or towns founded by Sheva of the tribe of Judah. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 traces the descendants of Judah, with a focus on the line of Hezron, which includes Caleb. Gibea's mention in this genealogy highlights the significance of family lineage and the role of women in establishing settlements and communities in ancient Israel. However, no further details are provided about Gibea's life or the specific location of the cities founded by her son, Sheva.